Supplier Quality Manager Needed for Leading Industrial Manufacturing Firm
Department: Quality
Reports To: Head of Health, Safety & Quality
Greater Harrisburg / York, PA Area
The Manager of Supplier Quality is responsible for leading regional supplier quality initiatives, ensuring the availability of qualified, high-performing suppliers across the organization. This role drives supplier qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement through structured audits, KPI monitoring, and corrective and preventive actions.
This position plays a critical role in aligning supplier quality strategy with broader operational, project delivery, and sustainability objectives, while supporting cost optimization and long-term supplier performance.
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Lead and develop regional supplier quality teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards
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Own supplier qualification and approval processes, including audits, certification compliance, and onboarding
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Drive preventive quality practices, including supplier development initiatives such as PFMEA and risk mitigation strategies
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Establish and manage supplier performance metrics; lead corrective actions and enforce supplier status decisions (approval, restriction, removal)
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Plan and coordinate inspections and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities at supplier facilities; communicate results to key stakeholders
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Partner with sourcing and operations teams to integrate quality requirements into procurement strategies and project schedules
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Represent quality in supplier meetings and project kick-offs, ensuring alignment and accountability
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Conduct process audits and data-driven evaluations to verify supplier capability and performance
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Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across supplier quality processes and management systems
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field
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Minimum of 7+ years of experience in supplier or supply chain quality within industrial or manufacturing environments
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Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional or international teams
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Strong knowledge of quality systems, including ISO standards, supplier audits, and lean methodologies
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Proven ability to drive supplier performance, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to operate in global, cross-cultural environments
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Fluent in English; additional languages preferred
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Willingness to travel internationally
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Ability to work in industrial environments, including walking, standing, and occasional lifting
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Comfortable working in environments with variable noise levels
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
